La Belle-Iloise are an iconic French producer, renowned for their beautiful tins and delicious produce. Since 1932 they have been producing tins of sardines from Quiberon, Brittany the home of French sardines. Now it is run by Caroline Hilliet, the granddaughter of founder, Georges Hilliet. We highly recommend a trip to one of their magnificent stores during any trip to France.
 
This is thon blanc at its finest—tender, clean-flavoured albacore tuna fillets preserved in olive oil. Fished responsibly in the North-East Atlantic and hand-packed, it’s a beautiful example of the French conservas tradition: simple, refined, and generous.
Serving Suggestion and Wine Pairing:
Flake over a salad of white beans, celery and parsley, or fold through pasta with cherry tomatoes and olives. Match with a chilled Provence rosé for an elegant pairing, or reach for a South Australian Vermentino to echo the Mediterranean notes.